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Golden Bear Products Limited

01414582

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HORTONWOOD 40, SHROPSHIRE, TF1 7EY
Incorporated 12/02/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/08/2025

Due 03/09/2026

On track

Industry

32409
32409

Officers

Mrs Christine Anne Nicholls

director · Since 12/02/1979

VICE CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 23 other boards

Mr Robert Harold Hales

director · Since 01/11/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Miss Lisa Janette Hales

director · Since 06/10/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Barry Hughes

director · Since 06/06/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Andrew David Livingstone Donald Fcma

director · Since 03/01/2019

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 12 other boards

Mrs Rebecca Louise Henchey

director · Since 01/10/2021

PRODUCT & INNOVATION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mrs Rebecca Lori Matthews

director · Since 01/10/2021

UK SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Mr Andrew David Livingstone Donald

secretary · Since 31/05/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Golden Bear Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Hortonwood 40, Hortonwood 40, Telford, TF1 7EY

Reg: 01451708 · England & Wales Company Registry · Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

LTS TRUSTEES S.A.R.L. (IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF THE GOLDEN BEAR PRODUCTS LIMITED E.B.T.)

Created 08/05/2013Registered 17/05/2013Satisfied 06/07/2023
charge
outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 32409 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.13× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

ormed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.   Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£5.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£527k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£738k

Debtors

£4.6M

Admin Expenses

£4.2M

Profit After Tax

£340k

53avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2023)

Dividends paid-£553k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.13+£340k
20242.95-£175k
20233.56+£148k
20222.63+£971k
20212.37+£978k
20192.12

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.